Electrical Design Draftsman

Master Air; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical design sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Drafter. This role will involve collaborating with engineers to produce high-quality electrical schematics and ensure compliance with all relevant codes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical drafting, with proficiency in AutoCAD and EPLAN, as well as excellent problem-solving skills. Join our dynamic team and contribute to innovative electrical design projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as an electrical drafter.
• Experience related to power generation and heavy industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Creating high-quality single line diagrams (SLD) and wiring schematics.
• Generating technical documents and user manuals.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Mathematical abilities

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Design Drafting certificate

Two-year associate degree

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Drafter

Company: MasterAire

If you have experience in electrical drafting and want a challenging job in a fast-paced, interesting environment, join our team at MasterAirE and work directly with engineers and sales to create high-quality technical documentation.

To ensure success as an electrical design drafter, you should possess excellent mathematical abilities and a keen eye for detail. Ultimately, a top-notch electrical design drafter should have detailed knowledge of a variety of electrical systems and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with engineers and sales to determine project requirements.
  
• Creating high-quality single line diagrams (SLD), wiring schematics, cable schedules, and bills of materials, and taking ownership of deliverables.
  
• Generating technical specification documents, installation guides, and user manuals.
  
• Ensuring that all electrical plans meet regulatory and safety requirements.
  
• Resolving any electrical planning issues and developing effective solutions.
  

Requirements:

• A recognized certificate in drafting and design or computer-aided design & drafting (CADD), such as a Design Drafting certificate from ADDA or a two-year associate degree from a technical institute or community college. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
  
• A minimum of five years of experience as a self-motivated electrical drafter.
  
• Minimum five years of drafting experience related to power generation and heavy industrial equipment.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 10/11 and the Office Suite.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
  
• Excellent understanding of low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) circuits, AC motors and generators, both theory and practical application.
  
• Ability to perform load analyses, and size cables, circuit breakers, and other components.
  
• Experience creating SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, panel/equipment layouts, and bills of materials.
  
• Knowledge of applicable international electrical codes and standards such as IEC, UL/ULC, CSA, NEC, TuV, etc.
  
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety regulations, building codes, and health standards.
  
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
  
• Commitment to staying updated with developments in electrical systems and best practices.
  
• Excellent English communication skillsreading, writing, and speaking.